CONTENT
Part 1: Operation instruction
Ⅰ General information .……………………………………… 1
Ⅱ Product description ..……………………………………… 2
Ⅲ Function description.……………………………………… 5
Ⅳ Fault message …………………………………………… 10
Part 2: Installation instruction
Ⅰ General information ………………………………………11
Ⅱ Mounting……………………………………………………12
Ⅲ Electrical wiring……………………………………………14
Ⅳ Commissioning.……………………………………………15
Ⅴ Replacing pump……………………………………………16
Ⅵ Packing list…………………………………………………18
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Part 1: Operation instruction
Ⅰ. General information
1. About this manual
This manual describes the installation, function and operation of an integrated solar work station,
which is suitable for split pressurized solar heating system. Before installing and operating the device,
please read the following information carefully.
2. Safety regulations
♦ Installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device may only be performed by professional
personal.
♦ All operations that require opening the device are only to be conducted cleared from the power
supply. All safety regulations for working on the power supply are valid.
♦ The device must not be installed in rooms where easily inflammable material (e.g. gas or oil)
mixtures are present or may occur.
♦ Before connecting the work station, make sure that the energy supply matches the specifications of
the device. Protect the solar station against overloading and short-circuiting.
♦ All devices connected to the work station must conform to the technical specifications of the device.
♦ As soon as it becomes evident that safe operation is no longer possible, please immediately take
the device out of operation.
♦ Without lightning rod, please don’t use this device during a thunderstorm.
3. Liability waiver
♦ Improper installation or operation can cause damages to material and persons. The manufacturer
cannot monitor the compliance with these instructions or the circumstances and methods used for
installation, operation, utilization and maintenance of this device. Damage by mishandling or
improper installation on costumer site is immediately leading to warranty exclusion.
♦ As faults can never be excluded, we don’t offer a guarantee for the completeness of the drawings
and texts of this manual, they only represent some examples. They can only be used on own risk.
No liability is assumed for incorrect, incomplete or false information and the resulting damages.
♦ The manufacturer preserves the right to put changes to product, technical date or installation and
operation instructions without prior notice.
4. Symbols used
Danger: Failure to observe these instructions can lead to injury of persons or safety risks.
Attention: Failure to observe these instructions can result in damage to the product or
environment.
Note: Useful information and instructions.
ì Operation steps: Indication of operation steps.
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Ⅱ. Product information
1. System description
The solar circulation pump (P1) is activated as soon as the temperature difference between the
collector array (T1) and the storage (T2) are reached. If the temperature difference between the
collector array (T1) and storage (T2) drops below the switch-off temperature difference, or the
storage (T3) reaches its maximum temperature, the solar pump (P1) will be switched off.
T3 is used to measure the temperature of the top part of storage. If the turning-on condition for
auxiliary heating is reached, the auxiliary heating will be activated.
1 collector array --- 1 storage
T1: Temperature sensor for collector array
T2: Temperature sensor in bottom part of storage
T3: Temperature sensor in top part of storage
P1: Solar circulation pump
P2: Solar circulation pump
Danger: If there is only one temperature sensor in water storage (usually in bottom part T2), it is
possible that the auxiliary heating function will not be activated or deactivated at a right time,
because the water temperature in top part of the storage (T3) cannot be measured. In this case,
if you still want to use auxiliary heating function, control program will automatically take the signal
from bottom temperature sensor (T2) instead of T3. However, water in top part of storage might
often be overheated. It may cause damages to material and persons. So it is highly
recommended not to use auxiliary heating in such a case.
PT1000 : -99 ℃ 99~1
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2. Components
No Components Function description
1 Operating screen (LCD) Display operating menu.
2 Pump speed regulation Three speed levels available, offers different flow
rate.
3 Safety valve Protect the system against over-pressure
4 Manometer Display system pressure (Max. 10 bar, normal
working pressure is approx. 2 bar)
5 Filling and flushing connector Filling medium, flushing the pipeline
6 Circulation pump WILO Star RS 15/6 (110V or 220V)
7 Expansion vessel connector Connect expansion vessel. Expansion vessel balances
the system pressure.
8 Return flow Copper material, left side. Max. working temperature
150℃, screw thread 1/2’ (DN15) as standard
9 Input and output signals Temperature sensors, power cord and other outputs.
10 Secondary display screen For choice
3. Technical data
Dimension 380×220×140mm
Input voltage 200V~240V AC or 100V~120V AC
Power ≤3W
Accuracy of temperature measuring ±1℃
Range of temperature measuring ~199℃ NTC10K: 0
Input signals 1 x PT1000 sensor temperature probe ≤500℃,
silicon cable ≤280℃;
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2 x NTC10K sensor temperature probe≤135℃,
PVC cable ≤105℃
Output signals 1 x Auxiliary heating output (Max. load current: 10A) 2 x Relay output (Max. load current: 3A)
System design pressure 10 bar
Safety valve response pressure 6 bar
WILO pump SR15/6
Ambient temperature -10~50℃
Water protection grade IP40
4. Display signals
Weekday: 7days of week can be set (e.g. Week 1 means “Monday”).
Time: Setting hours and minutes.
Time-controlled auxiliary heating: Setting three heating time periods.
Time-controlled hot water circulation: Setting three time periods.
Storage temperature: As turning-on/off temperature value for auxiliary heating.
Frost protection.
Overheating protection for storage.
High temperature protection for solar collector.
Holiday function.
Switch on/off auxiliary heating manually.
Reset.
Temperature display.
Flow rate display.
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Ⅲ Functions and operation
Danger: Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the storage, solar collector, solar
work station and all temperature sensors are good connected!
1. Setting week and time
After power supply is switched on, please firstly set the
week of the system.
ì Press “System Setting” button until the signal “ ” displays
on the screen.
ì Press “+” “-” button to set weekday. (range: 0-6, e.g. 1
means “Monday”)
ì Press “Confirm” button to save the setting; press “Cancel”
button to cancel the setting.
ì Press “System Setting” button again until “ ” displays on
the screen.
ì Press “+” button to set hour, press “-” button to set minute.
ì Press “Confirm” button to save the setting; press “Cancel”
button to cancel the setting.
2. Time-controlled auxiliary heating
Solar thermal system can be combined with electric boiler or gas/oil boiler. The system is supported
with a default program which can be customized to meet your individual needs. You can create a
timer program with up to three time periods to heat the water to a desired value. During the three
preset time periods, auxiliary heating starts working, when the water temperature in top part of
storage (T3) is below preset turning-on temperature, and it stops working, when T3 exceeds the
required temperature.
Note: Default setting: the first time period: 04:00
turning-on, 05:00 turning-off; the second time
period: 10:00~10:00; the third time period: 17:00 turning-on,
22:00 turning-off.
ì Press “System Setting” button until the signal “ ”
appears.
ì Press “+” “-” button to set the start time of the first time
period. Press “+” to adjust hours, press “-” button to adjust minutes.
ì Press “Confirm” button to save the settings, press “Cancel” button to cancel the settings.
ì Immediately after setting the first time period, the display enters into the operating menu of next time
period.
ì Perform like above steps, the other two time periods can be set.
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Note: If you want to shut off one of the three time periods, you can set a same value for both
start time and ending time, e.g., you can set both the start and ending time of second time period
at 10:00 am.
3. Time-controlled circulation function
This function needs an extra circulation pump (P2). You can set up a timer program with up to three
time periods. This pump can be triggered at times when hot water will be needed.
Note: Within the preset three time periods, pump P2 always stops for 15 minutes after operating
for 3 minutes.
Note: Default setting: the first time period: 06:00 turning-on, 08:00 turning-off; the second time
period: 10:00~10:00; the third time period: 19:00 turning-on, 21:00 turning-off. Three time
periods should be set within one day (24 hours).
ì Press “System Setting”, until “ ” displays on the
screen.
ì Press “+” “-” button to adjust the start time and end time
of first time period. Press “+” button to adjust hours, press
“-” button to adjust minutes.
ì Press “Confirm” button to confirm the setting, press
“Cancel” button to cancel this setting.
ì Immediately after setting the first time period, the display
enters into the operating menu of next time period.
ì Perform like above steps, the other two time periods can be set.
Note: If you want to shut off one of the three time periods, you can set a same value for both
start time and ending time, e.g., you can set both the start and ending time of second time period
at 10:00 am.
4. Temperature difference circulation function
The solar control program works on the principle of temperature difference circulation. Solar pump
P1 is triggered, as soon as the preset temperature difference between collector and storage is
reached.
ì Press “System Setting” button, until “ ” displays on the screen.
ì Press “+” “-” button to adjust storage temperature. Default
value: 60℃, setting range: 45~75℃.
ì Press “Confirm” button to save the setting. Press “Cancel”
button to cancel this function.
ì At the same time the menu shows “10℃”, the default value of
switch-on temperature difference.
ì Press “+” “-” button to adjust it. Setting range: 5~20℃.
ì Press “Confirm” button to save the setting. Press “Cancel”
button to cancel this function.
ì Then the menu shows “5℃”, the default value of switch-off temperature difference.
frost protection (default value 3
6. Freeze protection
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ì Press “+” “-” button to adjust it, adjustable range: 2~12℃.
ì Press “Confirm” button to confirm the setting. Press “Cancel” button to cancel the function.
Note: Between 60~70℃ scale can form more easily; we usually set the storage temperature at
60℃.
5. Switching on/off auxiliary heating manually
If you want to use warm water immediately, but the water
temperature doesn’t reach the desired value, you can switch
on/off the auxiliary heating manually.
ì Press “confirm” button, until “ ” displays on the screen
to switch on auxiliary heating manually.
ì Press “Cancel” button to switch off auxiliary heating
manually.
In winter, when the temperature of collector drops below the preprogrammed starting temperature of
℃), solar pump P1 starts working. When collector temperature
exceeds the switch-off temperature of frost protection, pump P1 stops working and the system exits
frost protection.
ì Press “System Setting”, until “ ” displays on the screen.
ì Press “+” “-” button to adjust the temperature of frost
protection. Setting range: -10℃–10℃.
ì Press “Confirm” button to confirm the setting, press “Cancel”
button to deactivate this function.
7. Storage overheating protection
To avoid overheating of water storage, system is supported with an overheating protection function.
When the temperature of storage (T3) is higher than the maximum temperature, even the condition of
temperature difference circulation is reached, solar pump is still forbidden to operate.
ì Press “System Setting” button, until displays on the
screen.
ì Press “+” “-” button to adjust the maximum storage
temperature. Default value: 80℃, setting range: 60–100℃.
ì Press “Confirm” button to confirm the setting, press “Cancel”
button to quit the function.
8. High temperature protection of solar system
When collector temperature reaches 115℃, and meanwhile the storage doesn’t reach the max.
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temperature, the high temperature protection function of solar system will be activated.
ì Press “System Setting”, until displays on the screen.
ì Press “+” “-” button to adjust the maximum collector
temperature. Default value: 115℃, setting range: 100–125℃.
ì Press “Confirm” button to confirm the setting, press “Cancel”
button to quit this function.
9. Holiday function
If you intend to be absent for an extended period (holiday), or hot water is not required for an
extended period, you can activate the holiday function. This function is activated nightly(22:00-06:
00)to re-cool the storage and to prevent high thermal loads of the solar system due to completely
heated storage.
ì Press “System Setting”, until “ ” displays on the screen, it
indicates that the function is active.
ì Press “Confirm” button to confirm this setting. Press “Cancel”
button to deactivate this function.
Note: When using holiday function, system will lock
auxiliary heating automatically.
10. Anti-bacteria protection
To safeguard the water hygiene, solar system will monitor the storage temperature. If the
temperature never reaches 70℃ in every 7 days, auxiliary heating will be activated automatically and
heats the storage temperate to 70℃.
11. Collector emergency cut-off
When the temperature of collector reaches or exceeds 120℃, in order to prevent evaporation of heat
medium liquid and protect other components of solar system, solar circulation pump will be stopped
compulsively, until the temperature of collector gets lower.
12. Memory function
In case of power failure, solar control system is able to remain the preset parameters unchanged.
13. Reset Function
If necessary, all the settings (except time setting) can be reset
to the factory settings.
ì Press “System Setting” button, until “ ” displays on the
screen.
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ì Press “Confirm” button, all of parameters will be reset to factory settings.
14. Manual operations
Customers can monitor the flow rate anytime by viewing the signal “ ” on main operating menu.
And when there are no other operations and it returns to main menu, they can also activate some
functions by pressing different buttons directly.
ì Press “Confirm” button 2 second to switch on/off solar
collector pump (P1) manually.
ì Press “Cancel” button 2 second to switch on/off solar hot
water circulation pump (P2) manually.
ì Press “+” “-” button repeatedly to check the temperature
values in different part of solar system.
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Ⅳ Fault messages
Danger: Never try to repair the solar pumping station yourself! Consult a specialist in case of an
error.
The following table explains the error messages and corresponding handling indication. Most of the
problems can be found in the list below.
No. Familiar problem Possible reason Solution
1 Pump works but no flow rate
displays.
There is probably too much air
in the pipeline.
Replenish heat medium liquid
and exhaust the air.
Storage reaches max. temp. When storage temperature
drops, pump starts working. 2
System has temp. difference
but pump doesn’t work. Solar collector reaches its max.
temp..
When collector temperature
drops, pump starts working.
3 Auxiliary heating doesn’t work. Temperature sensor has broken
circuit or short circuit.
Check sensor connection and
make the wiring again.
4 Auxiliary heating still operates
at 23:00. Anti-bacteria function starts up. It’s normal.
5 System pressure drops. There is air leakage in solar
system.
Check the pipeline and
exhaust the air.
6
Pump works but system
doesn’t have temp. difference,
meanwhile auxiliary heating
function starts up.
Frost protection function is
activated, signal blinks.
After collector temperature
rises, pump stops working.
The solar work station SP116 shows error messages in the main operating menu if there is a problem
with temperature sensor.
Error
message meaning Possible cause Error rectification
<FF℃> There is broken circuit
with sensor connections.
Sensor wiring interrupted, not
connected or short circuit.
Check resistance value,
replace sensor if necessary.
<FE℃> There is a short circuit
with sensor connections.
Sensor wiring interrupted, not
connected or short circuit.
Check resistance value,
replace sensor if necessary.
Note: A potentially defective sensor can be checked using an ohmmeter. To do this, the sensor
must be disconnected. Its resistance value can be compared with the figures below, small
deviation is acceptable.
PT1000 resistance value
℃ 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Ω 1000 1039 1077 1116 1155 1194 1232 1270 1309 1347 1385 1422 1460
NTC 10K B=3950 resistance value
℃ 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Ω 33620 20174 12535 8037 5301 3588 2486 1759 1270 933 697 529 407
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Part 2: Installation instruction
ⅠGeneral information
1. Safety
Before installing the device, please read this manual carefully. Please note that the installation
must be executed according to relevant technical rules. The installation must be adapted to the
conditions provided by the customer. Damages by improper using or incorrect modification of
installation and construction are on costumer site.
Attention: This manual is for trained personals only!
Note: As faults can never be excluded, we don’t offer a guarantee for the completeness of the
drawings and texts of this manual, they only represent some examples.
2. Input and output signals
1 T1 connector 4 P2 circulation pump connector
2 T2 connector 5 Power plug connector
3 T3 connector 6 Auxiliary heating connector
3. System demonstration
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ⅡMounting
�1. Open the package carton and take out the solar control system carefully.
� Determine the mounting position of the solar control system, considering the mounting place for
expansion vessel. See picture 1.
2. Drill the holes for dowels, put the dowels into the holes, fixed the solar control system on the
wall using fastening screws. The solar control system must be vertically installed. See picture 2.
�3. Use two wrenches to connect the pipes. See picture 3.
�4. Install an auto air vent next to the interface of solar collector. See picture 4.
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� 5. Connect filling connector (5) with a separate pump. Install a 3-way ball valve below the solar
control system for draining (drain valve) and open ball valve. See picture 5. Until there is
medium overflowing from ball valve, please close the ball valve. (There is already a non-return
valve installed inside the solar control system between filling and drain valve.)
�6. After above steps, connect an expansion vessel to the connector (7). See picture 6.
7. Filling the system
◆ Connect a separate pump to the filling valve with pressure hose.
◆ Open the filling and drain valve, fill the system with the separate pump. Heat medium liquid
(usually use water-glycol mixture as heat medium, 50% glycol and 50% water) will be pumped
into the system until it is filled up. Close the drain valve and continue to fill the system with
medium liquid until the system pressure is not lower than 2 bar (the system pressure can be read
from the manometer).
� ◆ Close the filling connector and switch off the pump.
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Ⅲ Electrical wiring
�1. Insert the temperature sensors into storage (T2, T3) and solar collector (T1). Connect these
sensors to the solar control system SP116 correspondingly. See picture 7.
2. Connect auxiliary heating wire if available. Cable (coffee) for the “L”, cable (blue) for “N” line, cable
(yellow-green) for the ground wire.
3. To connect external circulation pumps or any electromagnetic valves, firstly loose the aviation
socket and dismount it as indicated below. Connect the wire to aviation socket, number 1
connects “N” wire (blue color), number 2 connects ground wire (yellow-green color), number 3
connects “L” wire (red color). Reassemble the aviation socket and connect it to the solar control
system.
�4. Tighten all joints and screw connections. Then plug the power supply into a socket.
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Ⅳ Commissioning �1. Switch on the power of solar control system. Press “Confirm” button 2 seconds (in main operating
menu) to activate the solar collector pump (P1).
�2. Observe the flow rate of solar control system which displays on LCD screen. If the flow rate is
not regular, it indicates that there must be air still in the system. Open the air vent valve several
times to relief the air.
�3. When the flow rate becomes regular, observe the system pressure from manometer. If the
pressure is lower than 2 bars, refill the system with heat medium to increase the pressure.
�4. Carry out a pressure test of all system joints again for leaks. The solar system must be vented
several times after some operating hours. Refill the system if necessary.
�5. Remove the separate pump for filling after commissioning.
�6. If there is auxiliary heating wire connected, press “Confirm” button until “ ” signal displays on
screen. It means switch on auxiliary heating manually. Then customer can use auxiliary heating
function.
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Ⅴ Replace the pump
1. The integrated solar collector pump could be replaced if it gets broken. Disconnect the power
supply of solar control system. Loose the screw and open the metal cover.
�2. Remove the front half of the insulation material from system
�3. Open the terminal box, and disconnect the power supply connection.
�4. Loose the screws and open the WILO pump.
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�5. Replace the old one with a new WILO pump.
�6. Fasten the WILO pump screws.
�7. Connect the power supply again and close the terminal box.
�8. Attach the front half the foam cover.
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9. Attach the meal cover and fasten the screws again.
Ⅵ Packing list
No. Item Specification Quantity
1 Work station 380×220×140mm 1 pc
2 Power line 1 pc
3 PT1000 sensor 15m 1 pc
4 NTC sensor 3m 2 pcs
5 Fixed screw 1 bag
6 Manual 1 pc